Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Understanding hypoadrenal patients’ perceptions of adrenal crisis is vital in the prevention of this endocrine emergency. This study explored the experiences, knowledge and attitudes of hypoadrenal patients to adrenal crises and their prevention.Method: A cross-sectional qualitative study using structured interviews with patients with primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis.<p c...